Commemoration Airborne Memorial Oosterbeek
It has become a tradition that a commemoration is held at the airborne memorial in Oosterbeek on the wednesday morning prior to the airborne weekend.
This year the wednesday is on the 17th of September. Exactly 70 years after the start of Operation Market Garden. A couple of Arnhem veterans and school children attended.
This year the wednesday is on the 17th of September. Exactly 70 years after the start of Operation Market Garden. A couple of Arnhem veterans and school children attended.
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- Published on: 17-09-2014 10:20:41
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